Playful meteorologist Shaun Stevens, a 12-year vet of KABB's morning show, said he’ll be throwing his energies into a different career opportunity.

Playful meteorologist Shaun Stevens, a 12-year vet of KABB's morning show, said he’ll be throwing his energies into a different career opportunity.

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Natassia Paloma, previously a multi-skilled journalist at KENS, said she’s heading to an anchor post in her hometown of El Paso.

Natassia Paloma, previously a multi-skilled journalist at KENS, said she’s heading to an anchor post in her hometown of El Paso.

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Karen Grace, who has been handling the weekend news on KENS-TV the past 10 years, resigned in late December, citing health reasons.

Karen Grace, who has been handling the weekend news on KENS-TV the past 10 years, resigned in late December, citing health reasons.

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See the dozen anchors who left the San Antonio TV news lineup in 2017

Sarah Lucero

After 19 years of reporting the San Antonio news, Sarah Lucero graced her final KENS-TV newscast in November.

See the dozen anchors who left the San Antonio TV news lineup in 2017

Sarah Lucero

After 19 years of reporting the San Antonio news, Sarah Lucero graced her final KENS-TV newscast in November.

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Bridget Smith

Bridget Smith, longtime 'Great Day SA' host announced her departure from KENS-TV in 2016 but her last day was in January of this year.

Bridget Smith

Bridget Smith, longtime 'Great Day SA' host announced her departure from KENS-TV in 2016 but her last day was in January of this year.

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Evy Ramos

WOAI-TV's chief anchorwoman Evy Ramos announced that she had been fired in January.

Evy Ramos

WOAI-TV's chief anchorwoman Evy Ramos announced that she had been fired in January.

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Erin Nichols

The prominent newswoman on WOAI and KABB left in June to pursue other challenges.

Erin Nichols

The prominent newswoman on WOAI and KABB left in June to pursue other challenges.

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Jenny Suniga

KENS anchorwoman and reporter Suniga left in August to spend more time with her family.

Jenny Suniga

KENS anchorwoman and reporter Suniga left in August to spend more time with her family.

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Concetta Callahan

The popular KSAT anchorwoman Callahan vanished from the lineup in April, no explanation was given for her departure.

Concetta Callahan

The popular KSAT anchorwoman Callahan vanished from the lineup in April, no explanation was given for her departure.

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Elisa Amigo

KABB anchor Elisa Amigo announced she would leave the Fox affiliate in May.

Elisa Amigo

KABB anchor Elisa Amigo announced she would leave the Fox affiliate in May.

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Katie Vossler

Vossler, KSAT's weekend meteorologist, left KSAT to take a job in Tyler.

Katie Vossler

Vossler, KSAT's weekend meteorologist, left KSAT to take a job in Tyler.

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Charles Gonzalez

KSAT-TV anchorman Charles Gonzalez left in November to concentrate on his other business Rosella Coffee.

Charles Gonzalez

KSAT-TV anchorman Charles Gonzalez left in November to concentrate on his other business Rosella Coffee.

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Pilar Arias

KSAT multimedia reporter Pilar Arias left in April.

Pilar Arias

KSAT multimedia reporter Pilar Arias left in April.

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MaryAnn Martinez

Prominent KENS reporter Martinez left her station for a dream job in Los Angeles in May.

MaryAnn Martinez

Prominent KENS reporter Martinez left her station for a dream job in Los Angeles in May.

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Robert Luna

Veteran local meteorologist Luna, who had been forecasting on KABB for 18 years, said in January that his position was cut.

Robert Luna

Veteran local meteorologist Luna, who had been forecasting on KABB for 18 years, said in January that his position was cut.

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New forecaster Sowder will have big shoes to fill on KABB's morning show. 12-year morning meteorologist Shaun Stevens, far right, who exited in December for a different career opportunity, radiated a playful warmth next to a.m. duo Ernie Zuniga and Breanna Barrs. less

New forecaster Sowder will have big shoes to fill on KABB's morning show. 12-year morning meteorologist Shaun Stevens, far right, who exited in December for a different career opportunity, radiated a playful ... more

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Meteorologist Shaun Stevens also worked with two other female anchors during his 12-year morning show tenure: Jessica Headley and Monica Taylor.

Meteorologist Shaun Stevens also worked with two other female anchors during his 12-year morning show tenure: Jessica Headley and Monica Taylor.

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Karen Grace, former KENS anchor, with Mayor Ron Nirenberg. Following her TV departure, she'll focus even more on her extensive charity work.

Karen Grace, former KENS anchor, with Mayor Ron Nirenberg. Following her TV departure, she'll focus even more on her extensive charity work.

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KENS-TV newswoman Alicia Neaves left her San Antonio family behind, as well as her beloved colleague, Sarah Lucero, to get closer to her dream job: anchoring.

KENS-TV newswoman Alicia Neaves left her San Antonio family behind, as well as her beloved colleague, Sarah Lucero, to get closer to her dream job: anchoring.

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Anchorwoman Sarah Lucero left her station of 19 years, KENS, in late November to spend more time with her family and focus on her other passion: health and fitness. Here, she's seen winning a recent bodybuilding contest. less

Anchorwoman Sarah Lucero left her station of 19 years, KENS, in late November to spend more time with her family and focus on her other passion: health and fitness. Here, she's seen winning a recent ... more

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In San Antonio, there have been numerous television and radio exits of late. Click through the slideshow for the faces who were cut, left or embraced new opportunities.

In San Antonio, there have been numerous television and radio exits of late.Click through the slideshow for the faces who were cut, left or embraced new opportunities.

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After 19 years of reporting the San Antonio news, Sarah Lucero left her chief KENS-TV anchorwoman gig in late November to spend more time with family and other passions such as fitness and bodybuilding.

After 19 years of reporting the San Antonio news, Sarah Lucero left her chief KENS-TV anchorwoman gig in late November to spend more time with family and other passions such as fitness and bodybuilding.

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Karen Grace, who has been handling the weekend news on KENS-TV the past 10 years, resigned in late December, citing health reasons.

Karen Grace, who has been handling the weekend news on KENS-TV the past 10 years, resigned in late December, citing health reasons.

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Albert Flores, 63, retired in January. He said he embraces the better hours and free weekends but said he will miss the people at News 4.

Albert Flores, 63, retired in January. He said he embraces the better hours and free weekends but said he will miss the people at News 4.

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Natassia Paloma, previously a multi-skilled journalist at KENS, said she’s heading to an anchor post in her hometown of El Paso.

Natassia Paloma, previously a multi-skilled journalist at KENS, said she’s heading to an anchor post in her hometown of El Paso.

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Playful meteorologist Shaun Stevens, a 12-year vet of KABB's morning show, said he’ll be throwing his energies into a different career opportunity.

Playful meteorologist Shaun Stevens, a 12-year vet of KABB's morning show, said he’ll be throwing his energies into a different career opportunity.

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Former KSAT weathercaster Katie Vossler said she’s over the moon about her new job as morning meteorologist on KLTV in her family's neck of the woods, East Texas.

Former KSAT weathercaster Katie Vossler said she’s over the moon about her new job as morning meteorologist on KLTV in her family's neck of the woods, East Texas.

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Prominent KENS reporter MaryAnn Martinez exited her station of two years for a TV job in the second largest market in the country: Los Angeles. She's reporting for Fox affiliate KTTV.

Prominent KENS reporter MaryAnn Martinez exited her station of two years for a TV job in the second largest market in the country: Los Angeles. She's reporting for Fox affiliate KTTV.

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Anchorwoman Evy Ramos was abruptly terminated this month at WOAI-TV.

Anchorwoman Evy Ramos was abruptly terminated this month at WOAI-TV.

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Bridget Smith has announced in December that she is leaving KENS-TV, where she hosts “Great Day SA.”

Bridget Smith has announced in December that she is leaving KENS-TV, where she hosts “Great Day SA.”

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Jeff Roper, seen here with co-host Fiona Gorostiza shortly after KSAT-TV's 'SA Live' moved to its colorful Market Square location, is no longer with the local lifestyle show.

Jeff Roper, seen here with co-host Fiona Gorostiza shortly after KSAT-TV's 'SA Live' moved to its colorful Market Square location, is no longer with the local lifestyle show.

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Former "Survivor" champ Kim Spradlin has waved goodbye to her second TV act -- KENS' 'Great Day SA' -- to focus on mommy duties and interior designing.

Former "Survivor" champ Kim Spradlin has waved goodbye to her second TV act -- KENS' 'Great Day SA' -- to focus on mommy duties and interior designing.

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Kim Spradlin will have plenty to occupy her time post-'Great Day': her three kids. In photo, she's pregnant with newborn Walt and holds Michael and August.

Kim Spradlin will have plenty to occupy her time post-'Great Day': her three kids. In photo, she's pregnant with newborn Walt and holds Michael and August.

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Dillon Collier bid farewell to KENS-TV for a 'dream' job as part of KSAT's investigative 'Defenders' unit.

Dillon Collier bid farewell to KENS-TV for a 'dream' job as part of KSAT's investigative 'Defenders' unit.

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Alanna Sarabia left WOAI-TV's 'Living' show in May, 2016, for a job in the top-five market of Dallas.

Alanna Sarabia left WOAI-TV's 'Living' show in May, 2016, for a job in the top-five market of Dallas.

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Alanna Sarabia, previously a staple of San Antonio's WOAI-TV, and Jane McGarry are co-hosts of WFAA-TV's 'Good Morning Texas' in Dallas.

Alanna Sarabia, previously a staple of San Antonio's WOAI-TV, and Jane McGarry are co-hosts of WFAA-TV's 'Good Morning Texas' in Dallas.

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Jeff Goldblatt went from KENS-TV anchor to VP of marketing at San Antonio's Witte Museum. October, 2015

Jeff Goldblatt went from KENS-TV anchor to VP of marketing at San Antonio's Witte Museum. October, 2015

Jonny Ramirez, a local radio icon for two decades, was cut as morning man at Tejano music station KXTN-FM in October, 2015.

Jonny Ramirez, a local radio icon for two decades, was cut as morning man at Tejano music station KXTN-FM in October, 2015.

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In September of 2015, KENS-TV reporter/anchor Mayra Moreno left San Antonio for an anchor post at the ABC station in her hometown of Houston.

In September of 2015, KENS-TV reporter/anchor Mayra Moreno left San Antonio for an anchor post at the ABC station in her hometown of Houston.

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Kinya Cano, a longtime executive producer of 'Great Day SA,' bid farewell to her 10 years at KENS-TV in July to take a job at 'Eye Opener,' a Dallas-based morning show that's syndicated nationally.

Kinya Cano, a longtime executive producer of 'Great Day SA,' bid farewell to her 10 years at KENS-TV in July to take a job at 'Eye Opener,' a Dallas-based morning show that's syndicated nationally.

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April Molina, formerly an investigative reporter at KSAT, jumped to the Trouble Shooters team at WOAI-TV close to a year ago. Photo: WOAI

April Molina, formerly an investigative reporter at KSAT, jumped to the Trouble Shooters team at WOAI-TV close to a year ago. Photo: WOAI

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Recent doctorate recipient Eileen Teves waved goodbye to 'Great Day SA' in late summer to take an executive post at a local company.

Recent doctorate recipient Eileen Teves waved goodbye to 'Great Day SA' in late summer to take an executive post at a local company.

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Longtime Y100 host Jeff Miles (here with former radio partner Beth Chandler) left the San Antonio station earlier this year to helm mornings on Boston's country station WKLB-FM.

Longtime Y100 host Jeff Miles (here with former radio partner Beth Chandler) left the San Antonio station earlier this year to helm mornings on Boston's country station WKLB-FM.

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Rachel “Blondie” Jones of KTFM’s morning show and her radio partner Nugget Johnson were replaced by a syndicated show out of Seattle in February of 2016.

Rachel “Blondie” Jones of KTFM’s morning show and her radio partner Nugget Johnson were replaced by a syndicated show out of Seattle in February of 2016.

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San Antonio newswoman Jennifer Taylor, KENS-TV's former assistant news director, left last September to take the job of news director at the CBS affiliate in Tyler, Texas. As Jennifer Dodd, she previously worked at KSAT-TV as an on-air reporter.

San Antonio newswoman Jennifer Taylor, KENS-TV's former assistant news director, left last September to take the job of news director at the CBS affiliate in Tyler, Texas. As Jennifer Dodd, she previously

Longtime KENS-TV general manager Bob McGann, in an early shot with the station's former star anchorman Chris Marrou, retired close to a year ago. He was succeed by Tom Cury.

Longtime KENS-TV general manager Bob McGann, in an early shot with the station's former star anchorman Chris Marrou, retired close to a year ago. He was succeed by Tom Cury.

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The popular radio duo of Biggie Paul and Xavier Anthony Castro of "Xavier's World," KBBT's morning show of 13 years, was let go by the station in October of 2015.

The popular radio duo of Biggie Paul and Xavier Anthony Castro of "Xavier's World," KBBT's morning show of 13 years, was let go by the station in October of 2015.

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Two more leave San Antonio TV in year-end exodus

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Before fully embracing the new year, wave goodbye to two more staples of San Antonio TV who announced their departure at the close of 2017.

Playful weather veteran Shaun Stevens bid farewell to his KABB job of 12 years Friday to devote his energies to a new career in San Antonio, and KENS reporter Natassia Paloma leaves for an anchor job closer to family.

They follow in the footsteps of Sarah Lucero, Karen Grace and Alicia Neaves, formerly of KENS, who also exited their jobs in recent weeks.

Stevens, the longtime “Fox News First” meteorologist whose silly weather riffs on the Spurs-Heat finals even caught Jimmy Kimmel’s eye several years back, is staying in San Antonio but changing careers. He’s looking forward to sleeping in a bit and spending more time with his wife and three kids.

“(KABB morning anchor) Ernie Zuniga and I first started the show with Kimberly Crawford on Jan. 2 of 2005,” he wrote in an email. “It’s been a fantastic experience all along the way with (anchorwomen) Monica Taylor, then Jessica Headley and now Breanna Bars alongside Ernie.

“I am leaving the station on the best of terms. My contract was up back in November but agreed with management to work through the end of the year. I’ll be staying here in San Antonio. This is my home. I started a real estate investment company about a year and a half ago.

“I’ve been working it as a part-time side gig, but will be giving it a full-time effort now,” he added.

Though he’s having a hard time leaving “the amazing people I’ve been blessed to work with over the years,” Stevens said he’s grateful for his improved hours.

“Not hearing the alarm at 2:20 in the morning will be amazing! I’ll be spending a whole lot more time with my kids getting them ready and off to school as well as putting them to bed at night. Those are things I’m looking forward to the most and was unable to do on a morning schedule.”

His boss, WOAI and KABB general manager Dean Radla, was full of compliments for Stevens.

“He will be missed. He's done an outstanding job for us during his tenure as morning meteorologist and the launch of ‘Fox News First,’” Radla wrote in an email.

“The program has always delivered outstanding ratings in key demographics as the only local news option from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m on weekdays. Shaun has certainly been a major contributor to our efforts and we wish him all the best.”

“Goodbye, KENS 5. Thank you, (News Director) Jack Acosta and (General Manager) Tom Cury for giving me the opportunity to grow as a reporter!” Paloma wrote on Facebook. “San Antonio and KENS will always have a special place in my heart — my son was born here! You all took such good care of me, will miss everyone!”

In a private message, she elaborated on her departure: “I've accepted a job in El Paso, my hometown,” where she’ll be an anchor on the NBC affiliate.

“Natassia is a great example of today's multiskilled journalist,” Cury wrote in an email. “We know she will enjoy being closer to her family."

Her exit follows the resignation of Karen Grace, a 12-year veteran of KENS-TV, who anchored the weekend news for 10 of those years.

“(A) new chapter begins in 2018. Thank you to all my loyal viewers, friends and family. I appreciate all the supportive emails and messages during my ongoing medical leave,” Grace wrote in a private message on Facebook Thursday.

Grace first indicated in November that she was taking leave for health reasons.

At KENS, an email from Cury made the rounds last week, indicating the station had accepted Grace’s resignation just before Christmas. “We wish her well,” Cury wrote.

Grace spent the holidays in Trinidad with her family.

“They’ve been very supportive,” she said. “I only wish I could’ve given my television family and viewers a proper goodbye, but the circumstances did not allow me to.”

As for what her next chapter would be, Grace wrote that she’s been doubling up on her already extensive charity work.

Another KENS anchor, Lucero, who bid farewell the week of Thanksgiving, has been enjoying lots of global travel with her husband before jumping full force into her second love: health, fitness and bodybuilding.

Former co-worker Neaves, by contrast, remains in TV news following her KENS departure in early December.

The multimedia journalist, reporter and occasional fill-in anchor at San Antonio’s CBS affiliate for more than two years accepted an anchor job at a station in South Carolina.

Neaves said she’ll be working as weekend evening anchor and reporter at CBS station WLTX-TV in Columbia.